The need for this study develops from the lack of information in the published studies about the effectiveness of Thera-band exercises and Swiss ball exercise on balance in unilateral post mastectomy lymphedema.
Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive condition associated with functional impairment of the body segment.
The asymmetry between hemi Corp related to the range of motion, muscle strength, sensory stimuli and volume, reduce the ability to perceive and integrate information on the maintenance of the center of gravity and postural balance.
The damage in the balance of patients with breast cancer is pointed out in the literature and is related to factors related to surgical intervention, adjuvant treatment, or even unilateral asymmetry caused by upper limb lymphedema.
Core stability exercises improve neuromuscular system performance that causes the optimal lumbar-pelvic -hip chain mobility and good acceleration and deceleration, appropriate muscular balance, proximal stability and good function.
Progressive resistance training interventions designed to increase strength and reduce the falls in elderly were effective in reducing both rate of falls and risk of falling, especially when some form of balance exercise was an integral part of the program.
The present study is designed to investigate the effect of Thera-band exercises versus Swiss ball exercises on balance in unilateral post mastectomy lymphedema.
